District Optical Lab Manager- Iowa/Missouri/Kansas (District Technical Manager - Full Time)

30 years ago Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI and has since expanded to over 245 in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices, while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We’re not like everyone else, with local labs in stores, eye exams, and same-day delivery on glasses — our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation’s top optical retailers and improve lives by helping people see better.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The general responsibilities of this position are to manage store lab operations on a district level, ensuring that proper training, quality, productivity and maintenance controls are consistent throughout the district. This is a leadership role, responsible for the development and engagement of people, as well as the enforcement of all company policies and procedures.

Travel Required

Relocation is available.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Oversee the daily lab operations of approximately 15-20 locations.
• Ensure that training, quality, productivity, and machine maintenance are kept to Eyemart’s high standards.
• Clearly communicate all new or updated lab procedures to store management and associates.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve our lab procedures.
• Provide regular feedback on lab operations.
• Partnering with the Store Managers to hire, onboard, develop and engage Lab Managers and lab associates

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:

• Must have 2-5 years of experience repairing Optical Lab Equipment.
• Must have experience in Multi-Unit (Multpile Locations) Managment.
• Proven success in developing and motivating lab teams.
• Ability to successfully interact with senior management and store associates.
• Able to travel to stores full-time.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.